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The new cruise ships launching in 2024

The cruise industry continues to grow with a throng of new ships launching across the contemporary, premium and luxury spaces.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 1 2024
Ship Launches
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Chef Matt Moran back onboard Queen Elizabeth

Chef, restaurateur, TV host and author Matt Moran will be back aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth for Great Australian Culinary Voyage in early 2025.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Dec 11 2023
New Onboard
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Passengers likely to pay for port fee hikes that drove Melbourne mutiny

Cruise lines sailing out of the Port of Melbourne, which last week drove Cunard and Princess ships to halt port stops, are considering how to cope with the rises.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Dec 1 2023
Cruise Consumers
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News

Princess and Cunard to stop calls to Melbourne

Princess and Cunard will stop calls to Melbourne in protest of an “unreasonable” hike in charges.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 29 2023
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Queen Elizabeth homeports in Fremantle

Fremantle has welcomed luxury cruise liner Queen Elizabeth into port, signalling the start of Cunard’s Australia and New Zealand homeport season.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 28 2023
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Tips & Advice

Ultimate guide to 2023 Black Friday cruise deals: Save up to $15,000

Looking for the best cruise deals for Black Friday? Well, look no further – Cruise Passenger brings you the best offerings.  Considered as the biggest shopping spree of the year, Black Friday is the perfect […]

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Nov 24 2023
Saving Tips & Deals
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Tips & Advice

Ultimate Guide to Gratuities on a Cruise

Cruise lines have removed the guess work and applying crew appreciation amounts to your stateroom account. Find out how much you should tip your staff.

WORDS BY Nuelan Magbanua . Nov 16 2023
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News

Did dressing for dinner turn Aussies off Cunard?

Increasing costs, poor exchange rates, even dressing for dinner – have been some of the reasons floated for Cunard’s withdrawal.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Nov 9 2023
Cruise Consumers
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News

Cunard pulls the pin on Queen Elizabeth’s return to Australia

Cunard has announced it will stop homeporting the Queen Elizabeth in Australia from 2026 onwards. The ship will only visit the southern hemisphere on world cruise segments.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 3 2023
Itineraries and Destinations
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News

Cunard announces 2025/26 sailings with 180 itineraries

Cunard has released the 2025/2026 itineraries for Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, with 180 different itineraries to pick from.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 20 2023
Itineraries and Destinations
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